Reconstruct taxiway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded the City of Fairmont, Minnesota a Project Grant of $544,736.84 on July 16, 2025, to reconstruct existing Taxiway A lighting infrastructure at Fairmont Municipal Airport. This Phase 2 construction project addresses lighting systems that have reached the end of their operational life and is expected to be completed by July 15, 2029. The grant directly benefits airport operations in Fairmont, Minnesota, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing airport safety and operational efficiency.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 and related appropriations, provides federal investment in airport infrastructure modernization across the United States. This award supports the City of Fairmont's ongoing commitment to maintaining critical airport infrastructure, consistent with the program's focus on rehabilitation and upgrades to lighting systems and other safety-critical airport facilities. The project contributes to the broader national effort to maintain a comprehensive, safe, and efficient airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing taxiway a lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fairmont, minnesota.